not using legs

[CoolCham]

Hello, I am worried about my male Jacksons. Lately he has been resting on the branches, but not really using his legs. He is a great eater and I dust with calcium so I don't think its metabolic bone disease. He also has a uvb bulb and we feed him mostly crickets. I have seen him drink recently. I'll try to post pictures.

 

[ChamyLove]

It might be something involving his feet. If you think something might possibly be wrong, take him to the vet.

 

[CoolCham]

Yes, it seems to be his back feet. Whenever he walks he just uses his front feet and his tail

 

[ChamyLove]

I'm no expert, so I can't tell you what exactly is going on, but I would highly recommend a visit to the vet.

 

[sandrachameleon]

Hello, I am worried about my male Jacksons. Lately he has been resting on the branches, but not really using his legs. He is a great eater and I dust with calcium so I don't think its metabolic bone disease. He also has a uvb bulb and we feed him mostly crickets. I have seen him drink recently. I'll try to post pictures.

did this happen suddenly, or did he get slowly worse over time?
I would suggest a vet visit
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[carol5208]

His back feet look very swollen in the pics. When they dangle their legs like that on a constant basis that means they can be in pain. He could have a condition known as gout. Pleae get him to a vet and have him checked out.

 

[CoolCham]

OK thanks, this did happen very suddenly and his legs do look very swollen.

 

[Oliviabryant]

Not that it's a substitute for a vet but can you get better pictures of the feet

 

[CoolCham]

Sorry about not posting. He is still dangling his feet, but hasn't got any worse. I have noticed a lot of signs of gout (increased aggressiveness, swollen legs and not using them) But i havent noticed any increased drinking. He still refuses food though. We have also increased mistimes and have given him 2 showers so far, and I noticed gets angry and moves away of you touch his back legs, so I would guess he's in pain. Any chance this could be MBD? His legs don't seem to "bow" but they are a bit shaky when he moves, which I read is a sign of MBD. Any help/advice is appreciated, as well as advice on anything we can give him to help. Thanks, sorry the pics might be blurry

 

[Oliviabryant]

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[sandrachameleon]

what did the vet say? Or have you not taken him to the vet yet? if not, I'd say its important that you do that right away.

 

[CoolCham]

I have not gotten to the vet because its Sunday, but we will. Any advice? Anything we can give him in the meantime? Im not sure if its MBD or gout

 

[szpond]

What type of supplements do you use? And how often?


I ask because I believe I have seen a similar situation with a Jackson's that seemed to have overdosed on vitamin d3. All of his feeders were dusted with calcium w/d3. Swollen limbs.

 

[szpond]

Any update?